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Fly, Not As I

Vapor trails of jetting Jets Pattern the dawn blue sky; I gaze unseeing the passengers With courage to fly, not as I. Without firm ground beneath my shoes, Fear straddles my old shawled shoulders. Is this what it is, I muse To be “older” and growing “older.” In my closed eyes a boulder rises to my face, Safe, soft statistics drift like shreds, crumble. In my world this feeble flying fear Freezes good sense; I am humbled.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 12/12/2018 7:40:00 AM
This was really nice my friend. Many have a fear of flying and your poem expresses that wonderfully
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Date: 12/12/2018 4:48:00 AM
Light verse expressing accurately a very serious fear dearest, Sunlite! From my part never had that fear and have traveled around the globe because of it! Merry Christmas my friend! No safer means of transportation than plane! Ho-Ho-Ho!
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Date: 12/11/2018 6:59:00 PM
Amazing light verse, Sunlite.. Incredible imagery! Really enjoyed.. Blessings to you..
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Date: 12/11/2018 6:39:00 PM
Remarkable introspection, Sunlite. I love how you weaved the fear factor into the life challenge equation. Very creative and thought-provoking poem. Splendid poetry. Love and joy always.
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